New CSTM80 line redefines keyboard customization with
colorful, design-forward cases
SAN
FRANCISCO, October 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Drop, the leading community-driven e-commerce brand, today
unveiled the CSTM80, its inaugural keyboard in its CSTM series of
highly customizable mechanical keyboards. On the heels of launching
its Battlestations shopping experience earlier this year, Drop
continues to push the boundaries of personal expression for its
enthusiast community with design-forward innovations.
The CSTM80 is a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard featuring a
magnetic top case that users can switch out and pair with a
matching cable and keycaps* to reflect their personal style and
preferences. At launch, users can choose from several different
color cases, as well as two designed cases, to match their
preferred aesthetic. Unlike other "customizable" keyboards on the
market that only allow the top cover to be swapped out, the
magnetic case on the CSTM80 encapsulates nearly the entire
keyboard, allowing for greater customization among users and
expanding the canvas for designers to craft more intricate
designs.
"As we continue to explore new horizons in personal expression,
we were inspired to expand how our enthusiast community can further
personalize their keyboards beyond just keycap modifications," said
Jef Holove, CEO, Drop. "With our
innovative CSTM series, we are redefining keyboard customization,
allowing users to tailor their keyboards to meet both their design
preferences and performance expectations. We're excited to expand
our CSTM product range and look forward to introducing new
innovations in the future."
Offering new levels of technical customization, the fully-built
CSTM80 also boasts several enthusiast-level features including a
gasket-mounted design, custom ABS keycaps with shine-through side
legends optimized for south-facing switches, PCBA mounted
stabilizers, 5-pin switch support, vibrant LED lighting, and a
customizable weight with four switch plate options to choose from.
Additionally, the keyboard features several layers of premium foam
throughout for superior sound and a more satisfying typing
experience. Users can also select from two switch options—Gateron
Brown Pro 3.0 or Gateron Yellow KS3—to further personalize the
keyboard for their desired typing experience.
CSTM80 Keyboard Features
- Gasket-mounted design with tenkeyless layout featuring a
magnetically attached customizable case
- Per key RGB LEDs, custom ABS south-facing keycaps, PCBA
mounted stabilizers, and 5-pin switch support (fully assembled
keyboards come with a set of MacOS keys for Apple users)
- Polycarbonate color cases: white, black, Laser Purple, Skiidata
orange, and Jasmine Green
- Aluminum cases: anodized silver and black
- Custom weight options: stainless steel with black PVD
coating, stainless steel with chromatic PVD coating, and brass with
clear coating
- Switch Plates: Brass, Fr4, Carbon Fiber, and POM
(available for purchase separately)
- Supports Drop's keyboard configurator, QMK, and VIA (VIAL
support later this year)
The CSTM80 is now available on the Drop website in both
barebones ($99) and fully assembled
configurations featuring the keyboard, keycaps, switches,
stabilizers, and black polycarbonate case ($149). Customers can also purchase polycarbonate
color cases separately in white, black, Laser Purple, Skiidata
orange, and Jasmine Green ($25
each), as well as an upgraded forged aluminum case in anodized
silver or black ($59 each). Drop is
also debuting two artwork cases designed by OSHETART and Chasing
Artworks for $39 each, with more
designed cases and collaborations to come.
Drop will continue to expand its CSTM line of products and will
debut additional keyboard sizes to the platform in the coming
months. For more information about the new CSTM 80 keyboard, please
visit: https://drop.com/buy/drop-cstm80-mechanical-keyboard.
*Keyboard, case, cables, and keycaps sold separately, unless
purchased fully assembled
About CORSAIR & Drop
CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR) is a leading global developer and
manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers,
content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC
components and peripherals, to premium streaming equipment and
smart ambient lighting, CORSAIR delivers a full ecosystem of
products that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers
to committed professionals, to perform at their very best.
In July 2023 CORSAIR acquired
certain assets of Drop, a passionate group of creators who tap into
the feedback and insights from its enthusiast community—millions
strong—to design and curate Drop's selection of enthusiast
products. Drop is continuously broadening its workspace product
focus into new categories to ensure it brings its community the
technology they need to thrive.
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